Whether you are interested in sled dog training for recreational dog sledding, sprint or long distance racing, wilderness travel or a working team, this book has the answers. Based on personal sled dog experience in both racing and working sled teams, plus interviews with top mushers like Egil Ellis, Helen Lundberg, Martin Buser and Jeff King, canine dietitians and veterinarians including the head veterinarian for the Iditarod, and many other experts, Miki and Julie Collins cover everything you need to know to select, raise and care for sled dogs. They explain equipment, harnesses, dog sleds, and clothing for the musher. Learn how to motivate your dogs, select and train lead dogs, and cope with all types of problems. This book is so complete you can't afford to be without it. "--Pub. webpage.